"If you cut through a 4-inch thick concrete slab, using a professional-grade saw, it may demand approximately 45 minutes to one hour." Should you wear a mask when cutting concrete? Yes, definitely.

Duke Long, founder and president of Interstate Sawing & Demolition, explains, “Old school laborers were down on their hands and knees, drilling, breaking and manually lifting concrete slabs.

Placing cut lines in concrete creates a controlled crack in the slab – this adds to the slab’s lifespan, giving it more longevity and requiring less frequent replacement. Cutting on same day ...